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Free Music

 

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3D Movie Extravaganza

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Ultimate Christmas

 

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Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Collection

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Dr Who - Christmas Special

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The King's Speech

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Classic British Drama 

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The Hangover Part II

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Strictly Come Dancing Final in 3D 

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Black Swan

Free Music On Demand

We've got an early Christmas present for all Virgin Media TV customers - FREE Music On Demand for the whole of December (usually we only give this to TV XL customers). That's right, throughout December you can choose from more that 4,000 videos from the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jay-Z and many more. Take your pick from loads of playlists, enjoy a singalong with karaoke, or get into the festive groove with our classic Christmas anthems. There are no catches; you really won't have to pay a penny extra. Happy Christmas!

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Missed Come Dine With Me, Corrie or Strictly? Don't panic, we've got all these and more from the last seven days from these great channels.

Ultimate Christmas 

Classic British Drama 

Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Collection

 

There are always plenty of TV highlights over the festive period, so when you have exhausted the TV guide, why not revisit these classic Christmas-themed gems from yesteryear? Whether you want timeless comedy with your pick of Only Fools And Horses and Gavin & Stacey yuletide specials, or kitsch cuisine with Fanny Craddock Cooks For Christmas, there are plenty of Christmas crackers in this collection.

Available now on TV Choice 

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Although US telly has dominated the headlines in recent years, we've not forgotten that our home-grown series showed the world how it was done. So as a gentle reminder we've gathered together some of the finest and most influential dramas of the last 30 years from modern classics like State of Play, Edge of Darkness and Boys from the Blackstuff, to recent gems such as Bleak House, Wallander and Downton Abbey

Available now on TV Choice

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Just like flimsy paper hats and family arguments, Wallace & Gromit have become a fixture in everyone's Christmas schedule. From Grand Day Out to A Matter of Loaf and Death, we have the complete set of short films featuring the Wensleydale-obsessed inventor and his faithful canine sidekick. With Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Collection you can enjoy every one of their wonderfully heartfelt claymation adventures.

Available now on TV Choice 

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The Hangover Part II

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

Sky Movies 

They swore they'd never do it again… they lied. Bradley Cooper and the gang wake up to find themselves in a whole new world of hurt in this bigger, badder and Bangkok-ier sequel, set adrift in deepest, darkest Thailand with one of their number missing and a hangover they just can't shift. 


Available from 12th December

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The Hangover Part II: © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  All rights reserved.

Didn't catch the surprise hit of the summer? Don't miss it On Demand. This prequel to the Planet Of The Apes franchise is a worthy reboot, with ape-impressionist Andy Serkis providing the monkey business as super-smart ringleader, Caesar, and James Franco the homosapien responsible. 

Available from 23rd December

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Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes: © 2011 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

Virgin Media customers subscribing to Sky Movies 1 & 2 can now access the entire Sky Anytime movie catalogue. The December line-up features Oscar-winning flicks like The King's Speech and Black Swan available to watch instantly. Don't miss out on more great movies: take a look at what's on offer!

Available from December

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The King's Speech: © UK Film Council / Speaking Film Productions Ltd 2010. All Rights Reserved.
See our full pick of new FilmFlex & PictureBox movies this month

The Smurfs 

Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsTM - Part 2

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon

Now's the perfect time to get reacquainted with The Smurfs, particularly as their debut movie is available on our 3D service. Star cameos include Katy Perry (as Smurfette, no less) and Neil Patrick Harris. Plus anyone buying The Smurfs via our FilmFlex service will be treated to an exclusive 22 minute never been seen before short 'A Smurfs Christmas Carol'. It's smurfing good fun for all! 

Available from 19th December

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© 2011 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and Hemisphere - Culver Picture Partners I, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

We thought this day would never come but after 10 long years, the Harry Potter saga finally draws to a close with this epic last instalment. For the first time ever, Harry, Ron and Hermione are waving their wands in 3D, as they attempt to put a stop to Lord Voldemort's evil plan. Miss it, miss out on a part of modern cinematic history. 



Available from 5th December

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© 2011 WBEI.  Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K.R. 

Michael Bay rounds off his Transformers trilogy in fine style -and in eye-popping 3D to boot. Optimus and pals face their biggest threat yet: an alien invasion and an old friend determined to cause trouble. Action doesn't get more polished: Dark Of The Moon is a treat for the senses.



Available from 12th December

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© 2011 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All rights reserved. HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. © (current year) Hasbro. All rights reserved.  

Edge of Darkness - TV Choice On Demand

This conspiracy thriller mixes political intrigue, eco politics and 80s paranoia about the nuclear industry with devastating effect as a cop (the late, great Bob Peck) investigating his daughter's murder unearths a labyrinthine conspiracy that goes to the very top of the government and implicates the shady nuclear industry. The series sits in the BFI's top 20 best TV shows of all time, won six Baftas and is essential viewing. Find out more.

We Loved It – 2011

Christmas crackers!

Kelly Rowland takeover 

This year wasn't all about Rihanna and Adele, you know. We've picked through some of the more unsung heroes of 2011 to bring you an eclectic playlist that features everything from straight up pop-rock (Foster The People) to dubstep (Modestep), folk (Laura Marling) and dance (Swedish House Mafia). Surprise your ears for a change! Watch them online and On Demand now. 

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Get in the festive spirit with our playlist of corking Christmas anthems. From Mariah's Oh Santa! to Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?, plus some classic Cliff Richard. All your favourite festive anthems are here. So crack open the sherry and singalong: "Christmas time/Mistletoe and wine…" Available online and On Demand now. 

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This lady means business! We caught up with The X Factor judge to talk about her love of Gary Barlow and what she really thinks of Mr Simon Cowell. Plus, she discusses her new sexy image and her relationship with ex-Destiny's Child chum, Beyoncé. Watch this and all her videos online and On Demand now.


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